Deputy Clerk

Township of Lanark Highlands

Deputy Clerk

Position Level:
Entry/Early Careers

Position Type:
Full-time

Salary Range:
$66,240 - $88,820

Closing Date:
June 22, 2026

Will artificial intelligence (AI) be used during the hiring process?
No

Is this posting for an existing vacancy?
Yes

The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking to hire an experienced, collaborative, and highly organized professional to join our team as Deputy Clerk in a full-time, permanent position.
Reporting to the Clerk, the Deputy Clerk provides legislative, administrative, and organizational support to the Clerk and the broader municipal team. This role assists with Council and Committee administration, records and information management, policy and procedural coordination, municipal elections, by-law administration, research and special projects, and responding to public inquiries.

The Deputy Clerk also provides support across departments in a dynamic rural municipal environment where teamwork, adaptability, and strong customer service are essential.

The ideal candidate will possess post-secondary education in a relevant field such as Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of three years of professional experience, ideally within a municipal environment. 

The Township of Lanark Highlands offers an inclusive workplace culture that values employee well-being and professional growth in a respectful, team-oriented environment. Employees contribute meaningfully to the organization and the public while working in a rural municipality known for its natural beauty and strong sense of community.

The Township of Lanark Highlands strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free environment where all individuals have access to the Township’s goods, services, and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodation to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. 

The full job description is available on the 

Applications will be held with strict confidence. Please ensure that we receive your detailed resume and cover letter no later than 9:00 am, Monday, June 22, 2026, to:

“Deputy Clerk Posting 
75 George Street, P.O. Box 340
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Fax #    View phone number on civicjobs.ca

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer, adhering to the rules and regulations outlined in the  Human Rights Code .  AI is not used in the recruitment process.

Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine employment qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the CAO at the above address.